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Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Winston Vengapally Graduates Early with Highest Honors at 16, Now Eligible To Work as an Adult Actor with Legal 18 Status as Debut Film Marshmallow Heads to Streaming Platforms
Los Angeles, CA - Winston Vengapally, a rising young talent, has just achieved a remarkable milestone: graduating from high school one year early at only 16 years old and doing so with highest honors and among the top-ranked students in his class. This academic success comes at a pivotal moment in Winston's acting career, as he is now officially recognized under industry standards as a legal 18-year-old, allowing him to work unrestricted on film and television sets. This milestone not only demonstrates Winston's dedication and drive, but it also positions him for greater flexibility and opportunity in the entertainment world. With school officially behind him, he is now free to pursue full-time professional roles, longer on-set hours, and more advanced projects, all while maintaining a strong academic foundation. 'This is a huge step forward,' said Winston. 'Graduating early wasn't just a personal goal, it was a way to open new doors in my acting career. I'm excited and ready for what's next.' Winston's breakout film, Marshmallow, recently completed a successful theatrical release and is now available to rent or buy on major streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. His performance in the film has already drawn attention from critics and casting agents alike, marking him as one of the most promising young actors to watch. Winston's performance in Marshmallow was described by early reviewers as 'genuine,' 'powerful,' and 'the emotional heartbeat of the film.' The filmmakers' praised his professionalism on set, noting, 'It's rare to find someone so young with such deep emotional intelligence. Winston brought a maturity to the role well beyond his years.' In addition to his work on Marshmallow, Winston is also known for his voice role as 'Borna' in Pixar's acclaimed animated series Win or Lose, now streaming on Disney+. The series, which explores the diverse perspectives of a middle school softball team preparing for their championship game, received widespread acclaim for its emotional storytelling and innovative structure. Winston's portrayal of Borna: a quirky, memorable, and heartfelt character—was a standout moment in the series, earning him new fans and praise from critics. His contributions to Win or Lose mark an important chapter in his growing career, particularly as Pixar's first long-form series blends heartfelt humor with deeply human moments. Winston's ability to bring authentic emotion and levity to his character reflects the same strength he brings to live-action work. As a dual academic and artistic achiever, Winston is already distinguishing himself in an industry where passion and professionalism often take years to cultivate. Balancing a rigorous academic schedule while pursuing high-profile acting roles is no small feat—yet Winston has consistently excelled in both arenas. Teachers and mentors describe him as 'remarkably focused,' 'humble,' and 'a true leader among his peers.' With graduation now behind him and legal adult work status in hand, Winston Vengapally is stepping boldly into the next phase of his career. He and his team are enthusiastic to explore new opportunities in film, television, and beyond with more exciting developments on the horizon. About Winston Vengapally Winston Vengapally is a 16-year-old American actor known for his breakout role in the feature film Marshmallow and his work as the voice of Borna in Pixar's Win or Lose on Disney+. A high school graduate with highest honors, Winston is now eligible to work as a legal adult in the entertainment industry and is represented by top-tier agents and management. His passion, talent, and professionalism continue to set him apart as one of the most promising young actors in Hollywood. For media inquiries, interviews, or booking opportunities, please contact: Email: mvengapally@ Instagram: IMDb: Media Contact Company Name: CB Herald Contact Person: Ray Email: Send Email City: Los Angeles State: California Country: United States Website:
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Burnt ends: Singapore
At Burnt Ends, chef Dave Pynt brings fire and finesse to the table - literally. Known for its modern Australian barbecue , this Michelin-starred hotspot in Singapore revolves around an open-concept wood-fired oven , where ingredients are grilled, smoked and kissed with flame until they reach smoky, caramelised Sanger is the crowd favourite for good reasons. A generous heap of pulled pork shoulder is tucked into a fluffy brioche bun, slathered with chipotle aioli and topped with crunchy coleslaw. It's messy, meaty and satisfying - every bite balances richness with spice. For something lighter, consider the smoked quail eggs or the beef marmalade toast, both showcasing Pynt's clever use of smoke and may seem like an afterthought at a place known for barbecue. But the Marshmallow is unmissable. Torched until golden with a charred exterior, it's creamy, sweet and delicately smoky, with a surprising but welcome hint of orange. Whether you're there for a long lunch or a quick indulgence, Burnt Ends serves up fire-powered comfort with sophistication. One visit, and you'll understand why the queues form before the doors even open.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Who are Oliver & Alexander Kent-Brabham? Millionaire Marshmallow car insurance CEOs who began selling golf balls aged 12
BRIT twin entrepreneurs Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham founded Marshmallow in their 20s and initially ran it using free wi-fi out of a Virgin Active gym. The pioneering fintech insurance company was valued at around £1.5 billion in 2025 — here's everything you need to know. 2 Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham (right) and were featured in the 2025 Rich List Credit: Getty Who are the Kent-Braham twins? Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham co-founded Marshmallow — a pioneering car insurance fintech company that has achieved unicorn status. Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services to provide financial services, rather than physical locations. And in the context of venture capital and startups, "unicorn status" refers to a private company valued at over $1 billion. Oliver and Alexander were featured in the 2025 Rich List, ranking seventh on the 40 Under 40 list with an estimated wealth of £704 million. The brothers were the biggest insurance climbers on the list, highlighting their rapid rise among the UK's wealthiest youngsters. Selling golf balls at 12 Oliver and Alexander began their entrepreneurial journey early, selling golf balls they retrieved from a lake by the age of 12. Educated at Reed's School in Surrey, where they were talented tennis players — even representing Great Britain at under-16 level — the twins eventually shifted their focus from sports to technology and finance — particularly fintech. They identified a significant gap in the UK insurance market — the difficult "riskier" groups such as young drivers, or those with low credit scores, face when trying to get affordable car insurance. In 2017, Oliver and Alexander founded Marshmallow alongside chief technology officer (CTO) David Goaté and industry veteran Tim Holliday, who's now the CEO of the company, The company was initially run from the lobby of a Virgin Active gym, where their vision of using advanced data science and technology to offer fairer pricing and coverage came to life. In 2021, Oliver told the BBC: "We were all members of Virgin Active gym. It had wi-fi, coffee and a location on The Strand!" He added: "If we were going to start again we would look to raise capital sooner, because before you raise capital you don't have the confidence to take the next step. 2 Marshmallow car insurance billboard Credit: Marshmallow car insurance "It was literally Tim Holliday, David, Alexander and myself for nine months. Tim joined our company not taking a salary." Their next step was to raise capital to grow the business. Oliver said: "Venture capitalists hold the keys to starting new companies. "You have to have a mutual acquaintance to even speak to many funders and that needs to change," Marshmallow quickly grew, attracting over 100,000 users early on and expanding its team significantly. The company has gone on to raise substantial venture capital funding, including an $85 million (£63 million) Series B round in 2021, which valued it at $1.25 billion (930 million), before a $90 million (67 million) funding round in 2025 that nearly doubled its valuation to $2 billion (£1.5 billion). The Kent-Braham twins have become notable figures not only for their business success, but also for their role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the fintech and insurtech sectors, which have been often been viewed as traditionally conservative.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Who are Oliver & Alexander Kent-Brabham? Millionaire Marshmallow car insurance CEOs who began selling golf balls aged 12
BRIT twin entrepreneurs Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham founded Marshmallow in their 20s and initially ran it using free wi-fi out of a Virgin Active gym. The pioneering fintech insurance company was valued at around £1.5 billion in 2025 — here's everything you need to know. Advertisement 2 Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham (right) and were featured in the 2025 Rich List Credit: Getty Who are the Kent-Braham twins? Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham co-founded Marshmallow — a pioneering car insurance fintech company that has achieved unicorn status. Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services to provide financial services, rather than physical locations. And in the context of venture capital and startups, "unicorn status" refers to a private company valued at over $1 billion. Oliver and Alexander were featured in the 2025 Rich List, ranking seventh on the Advertisement read more UK news The brothers were the biggest insurance climbers on the list, highlighting their rapid rise among the Selling golf balls at 12 Oliver and Alexander began their entrepreneurial journey early, selling golf balls they retrieved from a lake by the age of 12. Educated at Reed's School in Surrey, where they were talented tennis players — even representing Great Britain at under-16 level — the twins eventually shifted their focus from sports to technology and finance — particularly fintech. They identified a significant gap in the UK insurance market — the difficult "riskier" groups such as young drivers, or those with low credit scores, face when trying to get affordable car insurance. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive In 2017, Oliver and Alexander founded Marshmallow alongside chief technology officer (CTO) David Goaté and industry veteran Tim Holliday, who's now the CEO of the company, The company was initially run from the lobby of a Virgin Active gym, where their vision of using advanced data science and technology to offer fairer pricing and coverage came to life. In 2021, Oliver told the BBC: "We were all members of Virgin Active gym. It had wi-fi, coffee and a location on The Strand!" He added: "If we were going to start again we would look to raise capital sooner, because before you raise capital you don't have the confidence to take the next step. Advertisement 2 Marshmallow car insurance billboard Credit: Marshmallow car insurance "It was literally Tim Holliday, David, Alexander and myself for nine months. Tim joined our company not taking a salary." Their next step was to raise capital to grow the business. Oliver said: "Venture capitalists hold the keys to starting new companies. Advertisement "You have to have a mutual acquaintance to even speak to many funders and that needs to change," Marshmallow quickly grew, attracting over 100,000 users early on and expanding its team significantly. The company has gone on to raise substantial venture capital funding, including an $85 million (£63 million) Series B round in 2021, which valued it at $1.25 billion (930 million), before a $90 million (67 million) funding round in 2025 that nearly doubled its valuation to $2 billion (£1.5 billion). The Kent-Braham twins have become notable figures not only for their business success, but also for their role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the fintech and insurtech sectors, which have been often been viewed as traditionally conservative. Advertisement
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Who are Oliver & Alexander Kent-Brabham? Millionaire Marshmallow car insurance CEOs who began selling golf balls aged 12
BRIT twin entrepreneurs Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham founded Marshmallow in their 20s and initially ran it using free wi-fi out of a Virgin Active gym. The pioneering fintech insurance company was valued at around £1.5 billion in 2025 — here's everything you need to know. 2 Who are the Kent-Braham twins? Oliver and Alexander Kent-Braham co-founded Marshmallow — a pioneering car insurance fintech company that has achieved unicorn status. Fintechs are companies that rely primarily on technology and cloud services to provide financial services, rather than physical locations. And in the context of venture capital and startups, "unicorn status" refers to a private company valued at over $1 billion. Oliver and Alexander were featured in the 2025 Rich List, ranking seventh on the 40 Under 40 list with an estimated wealth of £704 million. The brothers were the biggest insurance climbers on the list, highlighting their rapid rise among the UK's wealthiest youngsters. Selling golf balls at 12 Oliver and Alexander began their entrepreneurial journey early, selling golf balls they retrieved from a lake by the age of 12. Educated at Reed's School in Surrey, where they were talented tennis players — even representing Great Britain at under-16 level — the twins eventually shifted their focus from sports to technology and finance — particularly fintech. They identified a significant gap in the UK insurance market — the difficult "riskier" groups such as young drivers, or those with low credit scores, face when trying to get affordable car insurance. In 2017, Oliver and Alexander founded Marshmallow alongside chief technology officer (CTO) David Goaté and industry veteran Tim Holliday, who's now the CEO of the company, The company was initially run from the lobby of a Virgin Active gym, where their vision of using advanced data science and technology to offer fairer pricing and coverage came to life. In 2021, Oliver told the BBC: "We were all members of Virgin Active gym. It had wi-fi, coffee and a location on The Strand!" He added: "If we were going to start again we would look to raise capital sooner, because before you raise capital you don't have the confidence to take the next step. 2 "It was literally Tim Holliday, David, Alexander and myself for nine months. Tim joined our company not taking a salary." Their next step was to raise capital to grow the business. Oliver said: "Venture capitalists hold the keys to starting new companies. "You have to have a mutual acquaintance to even speak to many funders and that needs to change," Marshmallow quickly grew, attracting over 100,000 users early on and expanding its team significantly. The company has gone on to raise substantial venture capital funding, including an $85 million (£63 million) Series B round in 2021, which valued it at $1.25 billion (930 million), before a $90 million (67 million) funding round in 2025 that nearly doubled its valuation to $2 billion (£1.5 billion). The Kent-Braham twins have become notable figures not only for their business success, but also for their role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the fintech and insurtech sectors, which have been often been viewed as traditionally conservative.
